100% active ingredient, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant formulation is far more than just a traditional cleansing shampoo. It calms hives, soothes sweet itch and insect bite hypersensitivity, controls mites living in feather and inhibits the growth of bacterial, fungal and dermatophyte based skin issues. Designed to improve the condition of the skin, it leaves behind the natural oils essential for a shiny, glossy, healthy coat. Use this uniquely powerful ayurvedic based formula as part of a regular grooming regimen to keep horse's coat in optimum condition, it rinses away quickly in one pass over horse, making bath time more fun. Thoroughly wet horse all over using warm water if possible, start at the hooves and slowly direct the water up the legs before wetting the body. When the coat is wet, apply a liberal amount of shampoo and work it into the skin and coat in sections with a grooming brush, curry or sponge. If are fighting a skin issue or this is the first time bathing horse with Equiderma shampoo, leave on for up to 1 hr, this allows the herbs and oils to soak into the skin, adding additional benefits. Clean the sheath of male, the vulva of mare and around the anus regardless of the gender of horse, for this, use a clean cloth specifically for these areas. Rinse the shampoo until no more foamy residue remains. Dry horse using a sweat scraper or several clean dry towels, move it in the same direction as the growth of the hair. When horse is as dry as possible using the above method, hand graze in the sun to finish drying. For maximum benefit follow with Equiderma Neem conditioner. For horses skin and hair.